Reinforced cables • Outdoor & demanding installations • G657A2 fibre
Outdoor Fibre Optic Cable: Reinforced and Armoured for Long-Lasting Installation
Two complementary ranges: Steel armoured (maximum protection) and outdoor cables (robust, reliable, field-ready). Designed to withstand shocks, torsion and extreme weather conditions while ensuring stable transmission.
Reinforced shielding
LSZH & FR
G657A2 optimised bend
Field-ready & long-lasting
✓ 40,000+ installations equipped
✓ Next-day shipping in France
✓ Certified G657A2 fibre
✓ Halogen-free LSZH jacket
Superior protection, clean installation, and long-term reliability — for demanding networks.
Outdoor fibre cables by category
Choose your level of protection according to the environment: steel armoured (max) or standard outdoor (robust & versatile).
Steel Armoured Cables
For high-risk areas: shocks, torsion, abrasion, aggressive conduit runs, humid environments.
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Cavo in fibra ottica armato in acciaio SC/APC–SC/APC OS2 single mode simplex LSZH (Rif:1366)
74 comments 5M – 300M Le prix initial était : 9,90 €.7,48 €Le prix actuel est : 7,48 €. + Ce produit a plusieurs variations. Les options peuvent être choisies sur la page du produit -
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Cavo in fibra ottica in acciaio armato per esterni e interni da LC/UPC a LC/UPC multimodale duplex OM3 nero (Rif:4511)
57 comments 10M – 300M Le prix initial était : 23,99 €.21,99 €Le prix actuel est : 21,99 €. + Ce produit a plusieurs variations. Les options peuvent être choisies sur la page du produit -
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Cavo in fibra ottica in acciaio schermato LSZH monomodale simplex da LC/APC a LC/APC (Rif:3311)
36 comments 5M – 200M Le prix initial était : 14,99 €.12,99 €Le prix actuel est : 12,99 €. + Ce produit a plusieurs variations. Les options peuvent être choisies sur la page du produit -
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Cavo in fibra ottica in acciaio armato simplex OS2 da SC/APC a SC/UPC (per Freebox) (Rif:1385)
31 comments 5M – 200M Le prix initial était : 13,99 €.12,69 €Le prix actuel est : 12,69 €. + Ce produit a plusieurs variations. Les options peuvent être choisies sur la page du produit -
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Cavo in fibra ottica schermato in acciaio LSZH monomodale simplex da LC/APC a SC/APC (Rif: 3550)
13 comments 5M – 300M Le prix initial était : 14,99 €.12,99 €Le prix actuel est : 12,99 €. + Ce produit a plusieurs variations. Les options peuvent être choisies sur la page du produit
Outdoor Cables
Durable solution for outdoor installations: stable performance, reinforced protection and simplified installation.
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Cavo in fibra ottica monomodale da SC/APC a SC/APC rinforzato per uso interno ed esterno (Rif:442)
31 comments 10M – 1000M Le prix initial était : 19,99 €.17,99 €Le prix actuel est : 17,99 €. + Ce produit a plusieurs variations. Les options peuvent être choisies sur la page du produit -
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Cavo in fibra ottica per esterni ed interni da LC/UPC a LC/UPC OS2 Duplex monomodale diametro 5,0 mm (Rif: 11861)
13 comments 30M – 300M Le prix initial était : 42,99 €.36,99 €Le prix actuel est : 36,99 €. + Ce produit a plusieurs variations. Les options peuvent être choisies sur la page du produit -
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Elfcam® – Cavo in fibra ottica duplex multimodale da LC/UPC a LC/UPC OM3 50/125um G657A2 per esterni e interni (Rif: 15245)
10 comments 20M – 300M Le prix initial était : 30,83 €.27,49 €Le prix actuel est : 27,49 €. + Ce produit a plusieurs variations. Les options peuvent être choisies sur la page du produit -
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Elfcam® – Cavo in fibra ottica multimodale duplex da SC/UPC a SC/UPC OM3 50/125um G657A2 per esterni e interni(REF:11874)
8 comments 20M – 300M Le prix initial était : 27,99 €.17,99 €Le prix actuel est : 17,99 €. + Ce produit a plusieurs variations. Les options peuvent être choisies sur la page du produit -
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Elfcam® – Cavo in fibra ottica per esterni da SC/UPC a SC/UPC OS2 Simplex Cavo monomodale diametro 5,0 mm (REF:13561)
8 comments 10M – 500M Le prix initial était : 14,99 €.14,99 €Le prix actuel est : 14,99 €. + Ce produit a plusieurs variations. Les options peuvent être choisies sur la page du produit -
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Elfcam® – Cavo in fibra ottica per uso esterno, da LC/APC a LC/APC OS2 Simplex, modalità singola, diametro cavo 5,0 mm (Rif: 14905)
3 comments 10M – 300M Le prix initial était : 16,99 €.14,99 €Le prix actuel est : 14,99 €. + Ce produit a plusieurs variations. Les options peuvent être choisies sur la page du produit
Why choose an Elfcam reinforced fibre cable
Designed to last outdoors
- Superior protection: withstands shocks, torsion and extreme weather conditions.
- Smooth transmission: stable link, minimising disturbances.
- Exceptional longevity: reinforced structure = fewer replacements.
- Anti-erosion design: built for aggressive environments.
Robustnessoutdoor
Stabilitysignal
Lifespanoptimised
Easier installation, cleaner job site
Anti-erosion design Exterior coating treated against corrosion, ensuring durability even in humid or saline areas.
Reinforced waterproof shielding Effective protection against rain, dust and extreme outdoor conditions.
Reusable strap: tidy storage, easy transport.
High flexibility Minimum bend radius of just 7.5 mm — ideal for corner installations.
- Connection between patch panels, termination boxes or active equipment (OLT, ONU, optical routers).
- Ideal for FTTH installations, LAN/WAN networks, data centres and on-site deployments requiring a durable and flexible cable.
- Suitable for both fixed installations and field maintenance operations thanks to its outer jacket resistant to shocks and moisture.
Recommended for
- Runs in conduits / ducts with risk of abrasion
- Outdoor wall installations, façades, exposed areas
- Humid sites or temperature variations
- Mechanically constrained areas (corners, repeated runs)
- Temporary deployments (job sites, events, interventions)
- FTTH networks (pigtail/links), lightweight backbone
- Cable paths requiring tidy storage after use
- Environments exposed to corrosion / erosion
Choosing the right outdoor fibre cable for your project
Quick selection based on your environment and installation constraints.
1) Your priority: mechanical protection
Choose: Steel Armoured Cable
- Runs in aggressive conduits / abrasion
- Risk of shocks, torsion, traction
- Heavily exposed outdoor installation
- Need for maximum lifespan
Choose: Outdoor Cable
- Standard outdoor use, robust installation
- Controlled cable paths / fixings
- Looking for the best performance/price ratio
- Versatile installations
2) Your constraint: installation & connectors
Tight angles
Choose a flexible cable (min. radius 7.5 mm) for corner runs.
Clean job site
Choose the version with a reusable strap for easy storage and reuse.
Connectors
Check SC/LC & APC/UPC in the compatibility table (below).
Pro tip: if your cable will be handled frequently (temporary deployment, interventions),
go for steel armoured + strap storage to keep the jacket intact for longer.
Decision matrix (30 seconds)
- Conduit / abrasion / risks → Steel Armoured Cable
- Standard outdoor / fixed installation → Outdoor Cable
- Tight angles → flexible version (7.5 mm radius)
- Need tidy storage → reusable strap
- FTTH & bend → G657A2 fibre
- APC/UPC & SC/LC choice → compatibility table
Compatibility — connectors, fibres and distances
Quickly match the right model to the right fibre type and connectors. (Scrollable table)
Operator box compatibility
Our outdoor fibre optic cables are compatible with the main French operator boxes: Orange Livebox, SFR Box Fibre, Bouygues Bbox, and Freebox (Pop, Delta, Révolution, Ultra). SC/APC and LC/APC connectors depending on your FTTH installation.
| Product | SC/APC-SC/APC Steel Armoured | SC/APC-SC/UPC Steel Armoured | SC/APC-SC/APC Standard | SC/APC-SC/UPC Standard | LC/APC-LC/APC Simplex | LC/APC-SC/APC Simplex | LC/UPC-LC/UPC OS2 Duplex | LC/UPC-LC/UPC Multimode Duplex | LC/UPC-LC/UPC OM3 Duplex |
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| REF | 1366 | 1385 | 319 | 345 | 3311 | 3550 | 5221 | 4511 | 2931 |
| Fibre type | 9/125µm G657A2 | 9/125µm G657A2 | 9/125µm G657A2 | 9/125µm G657A2 | 9/125µm G657A2 | 9/125µm G657A2 | OS2 9/125µm | OM2 50/125µm | OM3 50/125µm |
| Connector A | SC/APC | SC/APC | SC/APC | SC/APC | LC/APC | LC/APC | LC/UPC | LC/UPC | LC/UPC |
| Connector B | SC/APC | SC/UPC | SC/APC | SC/UPC | LC/APC | SC/APC | LC/UPC | LC/UPC | LC/UPC |
| Insertion Loss | ≤0.2dB | ≤0.2dB | ≤0.2dB | ≤0.2dB | ≤0.2dB | ≤0.2dB | ≤0.2dB | ≤0.3dB | ≤0.3dB |
| Return Loss | ≥60dB | ≥60dB | ≥60dB | ≥60dB | ≥60dB | ≥60dB | ≥50dB | ≥35dB | ≥35dB |
| Cable structure | Steel armoured | Steel armoured | LSZH | LSZH | LSZH | LSZH | LSZH Duplex | LSZH Duplex | LSZH Duplex |
| Outer diameter | 3mm | 3mm | 3mm | 3mm | 2mm | 2mm | 2mm x 4mm | 2mm x 4mm | 2mm x 4mm |
| Colour | Black | Black | Black | Black | Green | Green | Yellow | Orange | Turquoise |
Certifications & compliance
Materials and manufacturing comply with safety and environmental requirements.
Technical parameters
Construction data and optical characteristics — useful for tenders, validation and field integration.
Cable construction details
| Elements | Description |
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| Number of fibres | 1F |
| Fibre type | G657A2 |
| Tight Buffer - Material | LSZH |
| Colour | White |
| Diameter | 0.9±0.05mm |
| Strength member - Material | Aramid yarn |
| Inner jacket - Material | LSZH |
| Colour | Black |
| Diameter | 2.9±0.1mm |
| Outer jacket - Material | FR LSZH |
| Colour | Black |
| Diameter | 5.0±0.2mm |
| Minimum bend radius (mm) - Static | 10D |
| Minimum bend radius (mm) - Dynamic | 20D |
| Maximum tensile load - Long-term | 200 N |
| Maximum tensile load - Short-term | 450 N |
| Crush load (N/100mm) - Long-term | 500 |
| Crush load - Short-term | 1000 |
| Storage / transport temperature (°C) | -20 ~ +70 |
| Operating temperature (°C) | -20 ~ +70 |
Fibre characteristics
| Characteristics | Conditions | Specified values | Unit |
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| Attenuation (Cable) | 1310nm | ≤0.4 | dB/km |
| 1550nm | ≤0.3 | dB/km | |
| Attenuation vs. wavelength (max. difference) | 1285–1330nm | ≤0.03 | dB/km |
| 1525–1575nm | ≤0.02 | dB/km | |
| Zero-dispersion wavelength | 1300–1324 | nm | |
| Zero-dispersion slope | ≤0.092 | ps/nm²·km | |
| PMD (individual fibre max.) | ≤0.2 | - | |
| Link design value (M=20, Q=0.01%) | ≤0.1 | - | |
| Typical value | 0.04 | - | |
| Cable cut-off wavelength λ∞ | ≤1260 | nm | |
| Mode field diameter (MFD) | 1310nm | 8.4–9.2 | μm |
| 1550nm | 9.8±0.5 | μm | |
| Effective refractive index | 1310nm | 1.466 | - |
| 1550nm | 1.467 | - | |
| Point discontinuities | 1310nm | ≤0.05 | dB |
| 1550nm | ≤0.05 | dB | |
| Geometric characteristics | |||
| Cladding diameter | 124.8±0.7 | μm | |
| Cladding non-circularity | ≤0.7 | % | |
| Coating diameter | 245±5 | μm | |
| Coating-cladding concentricity error | ≤12.0 | μm | |
| Coating non-circularity | ≤6.0 | % | |
| Core-cladding concentricity error | ≤0.5 | μm | |
| Bend radius (Curl) | ≥4 | m | |
See also — complete your fibre installation
- Indoor fibre optic cables — SC/APC, LC patch cords, patchcords
- Fibre accessories — couplers, PLC splitters, pigtails, terminations
- SFP/SFP+ modules — optical modules for switches and converters
- Cabinets & racks — enclosures, PDUs, patch panels
- PTO Guide — optical terminal outlet: role, wiring, compatibility
- Reinforced outdoor SC/APC cable — outdoor SC/APC to SC/APC cable for long-lasting installation
- Optical patch cords — simplex, duplex, armoured: all categories
FAQ — Reinforced outdoor cables
Quick answers to the most frequent questions (choice, installation, performance).
1What is the difference between "Steel armoured" and "Outdoor cable"?
The steel armoured cable is designed for maximum mechanical protection (abrasion, shocks, torsion, heavy constraints).
The outdoor cable is a robust and versatile solution for standard outdoor installations, with an excellent balance
between protection, flexibility and cost.
2How to choose APC or UPC?
APC (green) is recommended when you want to minimise reflections (sensitive networks, long links, FTTH).
UPC (blue) is common for standard links.
Important: do not mix APC and UPC on the same connection. Use the compatibility table to confirm your model.
3Is the cable suitable for tight angles and corner runs?
Yes. The design favours flexibility and clean routing, with a stated minimum radius
that can go down to 7.5 mm depending on the version and installation. For very tight angles, avoid unnecessary tension
and secure the cable to maintain performance over the long term.
4Why is G657A2 fibre important for these cables?
G657A2 fibre is optimised for bend resistance, ideal for FTTH and runs
requiring corner passages or constrained paths, while maintaining stable attenuation.
5Are the optical performances suitable for long installations?
Yes. The range targets stable transmission with low insertion loss (e.g. ≤0.2 dB depending on the version)
and high return loss (e.g. ≥60 dB for some APC versions).
For the exact choice, refer to the table (connectors, fibre type, OS2/OM2/OM3).
6What is the "reusable strap" for and when should it be chosen?
The reusable strap allows you to tidy up the cable after intervention, avoid knots and protect the jacket during transport.
It is particularly useful for temporary deployments (job sites, events, field interventions) or for shared equipment.
Summary — what you gain
Resistance
Shielding & reinforced structure for harsh environments.
Stability
Low insertion loss and consistent optical performance.
Installation
Flexibility, easy separation, tidy storage thanks to the strap.
